LPN Programs in Mississippi

Mississippi LPN Training

Mississippi LPN training is a specialized course of education used to prepare individuals to become licensed practical nurses. While doctors and nurses shoulder most of the responsibility for diagnosis and treatment in a hospital setting, it is LPNs and medical assisting staff that are often charged with carrying out these treatment plans and making the patient as comfortable as possible in the process. For those who have always enjoyed medical science and like communicating with and helping people, this could be a good career path

Becoming an LPN in Mississippi

In order to become licensed in Mississippi by examination, one must submit the following to the Mississippi Board of Nursing:

• Licensure application
• Official transcript with graduation date and degree
• NCLEX Registration
• Criminal Background Check
• Authorization to Test (ATT) for the NCLEX
• The licensure exam used in Mississippi is the NCLEX. Individuals must pass this test before becoming licensed.

In order to become licensed by endorsement in Mississippi, one must hold a valid license in another state or jurisdiction. This state is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. Nurses in compact states must register in the primary state of residence, but can obtain multi-state privilege without additional licensure in other compact states.

Renewing an LPN License

Mississippi LPN licenses are renewed every 2 years on odd-numbered years.

Additional Resources

• Mississippi Board of Nursing

Mississippi LPN Resources

• Mississippi State Department of Health